bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.1 → 6.0.0-alpha.10

package/src/modules/bmgd/workflows/4-production/correct-course/checklist.md

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+# Change Navigation Checklist
+
+<critical>This checklist is executed as part of: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>Work through each section systematically with the user, recording findings and impacts</critical>
+
+<checklist>
+
+<section n="1" title="Understand the Trigger and Context">
+
+<check-item id="1.1">
+<prompt>Identify the triggering story that revealed this issue</prompt>
+<action>Document story ID and brief description</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="1.2">
+<prompt>Define the core problem precisely</prompt>
+<action>Categorize issue type:</action>
+  - Technical limitation discovered during implementation
+  - New requirement emerged from stakeholders
+  - Misunderstanding of original requirements
+  - Strategic pivot or market change
+  - Failed approach requiring different solution
+<action>Write clear problem statement</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="1.3">
+<prompt>Assess initial impact and gather supporting evidence</prompt>
+<action>Collect concrete examples, error messages, stakeholder feedback, or technical constraints</action>
+<action>Document evidence for later reference</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<halt-condition>
+<action if="trigger is unclear">HALT: "Cannot proceed without understanding what caused the need for change"</action>
+<action if="no evidence provided">HALT: "Need concrete evidence or examples of the issue before analyzing impact"</action>
+</halt-condition>
+
+</section>
+
+<section n="2" title="Epic Impact Assessment">
+
+<check-item id="2.1">
+<prompt>Evaluate current epic containing the trigger story</prompt>
+<action>Can this epic still be completed as originally planned?</action>
+<action>If no, what modifications are needed?</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="2.2">
+<prompt>Determine required epic-level changes</prompt>
+<action>Check each scenario:</action>
+  - Modify existing epic scope or acceptance criteria
+  - Add new epic to address the issue
+  - Remove or defer epic that's no longer viable
+  - Completely redefine epic based on new understanding
+<action>Document specific epic changes needed</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="2.3">
+<prompt>Review all remaining planned epics for required changes</prompt>
+<action>Check each future epic for impact</action>
+<action>Identify dependencies that may be affected</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="2.4">
+<prompt>Check if issue invalidates future epics or necessitates new ones</prompt>
+<action>Does this change make any planned epics obsolete?</action>
+<action>Are new epics needed to address gaps created by this change?</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="2.5">
+<prompt>Consider if epic order or priority should change</prompt>
+<action>Should epics be resequenced based on this issue?</action>
+<action>Do priorities need adjustment?</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+</section>
+
+<section n="3" title="Artifact Conflict and Impact Analysis">
+
+<check-item id="3.1">
+<prompt>Check PRD for conflicts</prompt>
+<action>Does issue conflict with core PRD goals or objectives?</action>
+<action>Do requirements need modification, addition, or removal?</action>
+<action>Is the defined MVP still achievable or does scope need adjustment?</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="3.2">
+<prompt>Review Architecture document for conflicts</prompt>
+<action>Check each area for impact:</action>
+  - System components and their interactions
+  - Architectural patterns and design decisions
+  - Technology stack choices
+  - Data models and schemas
+  - API designs and contracts
+  - Integration points
+<action>Document specific architecture sections requiring updates</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="3.3">
+<prompt>Examine UI/UX specifications for conflicts</prompt>
+<action>Check for impact on:</action>
+  - User interface components
+  - User flows and journeys
+  - Wireframes or mockups
+  - Interaction patterns
+  - Accessibility considerations
+<action>Note specific UI/UX sections needing revision</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="3.4">
+<prompt>Consider impact on other artifacts</prompt>
+<action>Review additional artifacts for impact:</action>
+  - Deployment scripts
+  - Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
+  - Monitoring and observability setup
+  - Testing strategies
+  - Documentation
+  - CI/CD pipelines
+<action>Document any secondary artifacts requiring updates</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+</section>
+
+<section n="4" title="Path Forward Evaluation">
+
+<check-item id="4.1">
+<prompt>Evaluate Option 1: Direct Adjustment</prompt>
+<action>Can the issue be addressed by modifying existing stories?</action>
+<action>Can new stories be added within the current epic structure?</action>
+<action>Would this approach maintain project timeline and scope?</action>
+<action>Effort estimate: [High/Medium/Low]</action>
+<action>Risk level: [High/Medium/Low]</action>
+<status>[ ] Viable / [ ] Not viable</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="4.2">
+<prompt>Evaluate Option 2: Potential Rollback</prompt>
+<action>Would reverting recently completed stories simplify addressing this issue?</action>
+<action>Which stories would need to be rolled back?</action>
+<action>Is the rollback effort justified by the simplification gained?</action>
+<action>Effort estimate: [High/Medium/Low]</action>
+<action>Risk level: [High/Medium/Low]</action>
+<status>[ ] Viable / [ ] Not viable</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="4.3">
+<prompt>Evaluate Option 3: PRD MVP Review</prompt>
+<action>Is the original PRD MVP still achievable with this issue?</action>
+<action>Does MVP scope need to be reduced or redefined?</action>
+<action>Do core goals need modification based on new constraints?</action>
+<action>What would be deferred to post-MVP if scope is reduced?</action>
+<action>Effort estimate: [High/Medium/Low]</action>
+<action>Risk level: [High/Medium/Low]</action>
+<status>[ ] Viable / [ ] Not viable</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="4.4">
+<prompt>Select recommended path forward</prompt>
+<action>Based on analysis of all options, choose the best path</action>
+<action>Provide clear rationale considering:</action>
+  - Implementation effort and timeline impact
+  - Technical risk and complexity
+  - Impact on team morale and momentum
+  - Long-term sustainability and maintainability
+  - Stakeholder expectations and business value
+<action>Selected approach: [Option 1 / Option 2 / Option 3 / Hybrid]</action>
+<action>Justification: [Document reasoning]</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+</section>
+
+<section n="5" title="Sprint Change Proposal Components">
+
+<check-item id="5.1">
+<prompt>Create identified issue summary</prompt>
+<action>Write clear, concise problem statement</action>
+<action>Include context about discovery and impact</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="5.2">
+<prompt>Document epic impact and artifact adjustment needs</prompt>
+<action>Summarize findings from Epic Impact Assessment (Section 2)</action>
+<action>Summarize findings from Artifact Conflict Analysis (Section 3)</action>
+<action>Be specific about what changes are needed and why</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="5.3">
+<prompt>Present recommended path forward with rationale</prompt>
+<action>Include selected approach from Section 4</action>
+<action>Provide complete justification for recommendation</action>
+<action>Address trade-offs and alternatives considered</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="5.4">
+<prompt>Define PRD MVP impact and high-level action plan</prompt>
+<action>State clearly if MVP is affected</action>
+<action>Outline major action items needed for implementation</action>
+<action>Identify dependencies and sequencing</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="5.5">
+<prompt>Establish agent handoff plan</prompt>
+<action>Identify which roles/agents will execute the changes:</action>
+  - Development team (for implementation)
+  - Product Owner / Scrum Master (for backlog changes)
+  - Product Manager / Architect (for strategic changes)
+<action>Define responsibilities for each role</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+</section>
+
+<section n="6" title="Final Review and Handoff">
+
+<check-item id="6.1">
+<prompt>Review checklist completion</prompt>
+<action>Verify all applicable sections have been addressed</action>
+<action>Confirm all [Action-needed] items have been documented</action>
+<action>Ensure analysis is comprehensive and actionable</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="6.2">
+<prompt>Verify Sprint Change Proposal accuracy</prompt>
+<action>Review complete proposal for consistency and clarity</action>
+<action>Ensure all recommendations are well-supported by analysis</action>
+<action>Check that proposal is actionable and specific</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="6.3">
+<prompt>Obtain explicit user approval</prompt>
+<action>Present complete proposal to user</action>
+<action>Get clear yes/no approval for proceeding</action>
+<action>Document approval and any conditions</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<check-item id="6.4">
+<prompt>Confirm next steps and handoff plan</prompt>
+<action>Review handoff responsibilities with user</action>
+<action>Ensure all stakeholders understand their roles</action>
+<action>Confirm timeline and success criteria</action>
+<status>[ ] Done / [ ] N/A / [ ] Action-needed</status>
+</check-item>
+
+<halt-condition>
+<action if="any critical section cannot be completed">HALT: "Cannot proceed to proposal without complete impact analysis"</action>
+<action if="user approval not obtained">HALT: "Must have explicit approval before implementing changes"</action>
+<action if="handoff responsibilities unclear">HALT: "Must clearly define who will execute the proposed changes"</action>
+</halt-condition>
+
+</section>
+
+</checklist>
+
+<execution-notes>
+<note>This checklist is for SIGNIFICANT changes affecting project direction</note>
+<note>Work interactively with user - they make final decisions</note>
+<note>Be factual, not blame-oriented when analyzing issues</note>
+<note>Handle changes professionally as opportunities to improve the project</note>
+<note>Maintain conversation context throughout - this is collaborative work</note>
+</execution-notes>

package/src/modules/bmgd/workflows/4-production/correct-course/instructions.md

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+# Correct Course - Sprint Change Management Instructions
+
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language} and language MUST be tailored to {user_skill_level}</critical>
+<critical>Generate all documents in {document_output_language}</critical>
+
+<critical>DOCUMENT OUTPUT: Updated epics, stories, or PRD sections. Clear, actionable changes. User skill level ({user_skill_level}) affects conversation style ONLY, not document updates.</critical>
+
+<workflow>
+
+<step n="1" goal="Initialize Change Navigation">
+  <action>Confirm change trigger and gather user description of the issue</action>
+  <action>Ask: "What specific issue or change has been identified that requires navigation?"</action>
+  <action>Verify access to required project documents:</action>
+    - PRD (Product Requirements Document)
+    - Current Epics and Stories
+    - Architecture documentation
+    - UI/UX specifications
+  <action>Ask user for mode preference:</action>
+    - **Incremental** (recommended): Refine each edit collaboratively
+    - **Batch**: Present all changes at once for review
+  <action>Store mode selection for use throughout workflow</action>
+
+<action if="change trigger is unclear">HALT: "Cannot navigate change without clear understanding of the triggering issue. Please provide specific details about what needs to change and why."</action>
+
+<action if="core documents are unavailable">HALT: "Need access to project documents (PRD, Epics, Architecture, UI/UX) to assess change impact. Please ensure these documents are accessible."</action>
+</step>
+
+<step n="0.5" goal="Discover and load project documents">
+  <invoke-protocol name="discover_inputs" />
+  <note>After discovery, these content variables are available: {prd_content}, {epics_content}, {architecture_content}, {ux_design_content}, {tech_spec_content}, {document_project_content}</note>
+</step>
+
+<step n="2" goal="Execute Change Analysis Checklist">
+  <action>Load and execute the systematic analysis from: {checklist}</action>
+  <action>Work through each checklist section interactively with the user</action>
+  <action>Record status for each checklist item:</action>
+    - [x] Done - Item completed successfully
+    - [N/A] Skip - Item not applicable to this change
+    - [!] Action-needed - Item requires attention or follow-up
+  <action>Maintain running notes of findings and impacts discovered</action>
+  <action>Present checklist progress after each major section</action>
+
+<action if="checklist cannot be completed">Identify blocking issues and work with user to resolve before continuing</action>
+</step>
+
+<step n="3" goal="Draft Specific Change Proposals">
+<action>Based on checklist findings, create explicit edit proposals for each identified artifact</action>
+
+<action>For Story changes:</action>
+
+- Show old → new text format
+- Include story ID and section being modified
+- Provide rationale for each change
+- Example format:
+
+  ```
+  Story: [STORY-123] User Authentication
+  Section: Acceptance Criteria
+
+  OLD:
+  - User can log in with email/password
+
+  NEW:
+  - User can log in with email/password
+  - User can enable 2FA via authenticator app
+
+  Rationale: Security requirement identified during implementation
+  ```
+
+<action>For PRD modifications:</action>
+
+- Specify exact sections to update
+- Show current content and proposed changes
+- Explain impact on MVP scope and requirements
+
+<action>For Architecture changes:</action>
+
+- Identify affected components, patterns, or technology choices
+- Describe diagram updates needed
+- Note any ripple effects on other components
+
+<action>For UI/UX specification updates:</action>
+
+- Reference specific screens or components
+- Show wireframe or flow changes needed
+- Connect changes to user experience impact
+
+<check if="mode is Incremental">
+  <action>Present each edit proposal individually</action>
+  <ask>Review and refine this change? Options: Approve [a], Edit [e], Skip [s]</ask>
+  <action>Iterate on each proposal based on user feedback</action>
+</check>
+
+<action if="mode is Batch">Collect all edit proposals and present together at end of step</action>
+
+</step>
+
+<step n="4" goal="Generate Sprint Change Proposal">
+<action>Compile comprehensive Sprint Change Proposal document with following sections:</action>
+
+<action>Section 1: Issue Summary</action>
+
+- Clear problem statement describing what triggered the change
+- Context about when/how the issue was discovered
+- Evidence or examples demonstrating the issue
+
+<action>Section 2: Impact Analysis</action>
+
+- Epic Impact: Which epics are affected and how
+- Story Impact: Current and future stories requiring changes
+- Artifact Conflicts: PRD, Architecture, UI/UX documents needing updates
+- Technical Impact: Code, infrastructure, or deployment implications
+
+<action>Section 3: Recommended Approach</action>
+
+- Present chosen path forward from checklist evaluation:
+  - Direct Adjustment: Modify/add stories within existing plan
+  - Potential Rollback: Revert completed work to simplify resolution
+  - MVP Review: Reduce scope or modify goals
+- Provide clear rationale for recommendation
+- Include effort estimate, risk assessment, and timeline impact
+
+<action>Section 4: Detailed Change Proposals</action>
+
+- Include all refined edit proposals from Step 3
+- Group by artifact type (Stories, PRD, Architecture, UI/UX)
+- Ensure each change includes before/after and justification
+
+<action>Section 5: Implementation Handoff</action>
+
+- Categorize change scope:
+  - Minor: Direct implementation by dev team
+  - Moderate: Backlog reorganization needed (PO/SM)
+  - Major: Fundamental replan required (PM/Architect)
+- Specify handoff recipients and their responsibilities
+- Define success criteria for implementation
+
+<action>Present complete Sprint Change Proposal to user</action>
+<action>Write Sprint Change Proposal document to {default_output_file}</action>
+<ask>Review complete proposal. Continue [c] or Edit [e]?</ask>
+</step>
+
+<step n="5" goal="Finalize and Route for Implementation">
+<action>Get explicit user approval for complete proposal</action>
+<ask>Do you approve this Sprint Change Proposal for implementation? (yes/no/revise)</ask>
+
+<check if="no or revise">
+  <action>Gather specific feedback on what needs adjustment</action>
+  <action>Return to appropriate step to address concerns</action>
+  <goto step="3">If changes needed to edit proposals</goto>
+  <goto step="4">If changes needed to overall proposal structure</goto>
+
+</check>
+
+<check if="yes the proposal is approved by the user">
+  <action>Finalize Sprint Change Proposal document</action>
+  <action>Determine change scope classification:</action>
+
+- **Minor**: Can be implemented directly by development team
+- **Moderate**: Requires backlog reorganization and PO/SM coordination
+- **Major**: Needs fundamental replan with PM/Architect involvement
+
+<action>Provide appropriate handoff based on scope:</action>
+
+</check>
+
+<check if="Minor scope">
+  <action>Route to: Development team for direct implementation</action>
+  <action>Deliverables: Finalized edit proposals and implementation tasks</action>
+</check>
+
+<check if="Moderate scope">
+  <action>Route to: Product Owner / Scrum Master agents</action>
+  <action>Deliverables: Sprint Change Proposal + backlog reorganization plan</action>
+</check>
+
+<check if="Major scope">
+  <action>Route to: Product Manager / Solution Architect</action>
+  <action>Deliverables: Complete Sprint Change Proposal + escalation notice</action>
+
+<action>Confirm handoff completion and next steps with user</action>
+<action>Document handoff in workflow execution log</action>
+</check>
+
+</step>
+
+<step n="6" goal="Workflow Completion">
+<action>Summarize workflow execution:</action>
+  - Issue addressed: {{change_trigger}}
+  - Change scope: {{scope_classification}}
+  - Artifacts modified: {{list_of_artifacts}}
+  - Routed to: {{handoff_recipients}}
+
+<action>Confirm all deliverables produced:</action>
+
+- Sprint Change Proposal document
+- Specific edit proposals with before/after
+- Implementation handoff plan
+
+<action>Report workflow completion to user with personalized message: "✅ Correct Course workflow complete, {user_name}!"</action>
+<action>Remind user of success criteria and next steps for implementation team</action>
+</step>
+
+</workflow>

package/src/modules/bmgd/workflows/4-production/correct-course/workflow.yaml

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+# Correct Course - Sprint Change Management Workflow
+name: "correct-course"
+description: "Navigate significant changes during sprint execution by analyzing impact, proposing solutions, and routing for implementation"
+author: "BMad Method"
+
+config_source: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmgd/config.yaml"
+output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
+user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
+communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
+user_skill_level: "{config_source}:user_skill_level"
+document_output_language: "{config_source}:document_output_language"
+date: system-generated
+sprint_artifacts: "{config_source}:sprint_artifacts"
+sprint_status: "{sprint_artifacts}/sprint-status.yaml || {output_folder}/sprint-status.yaml"
+
+# Smart input file references - handles both whole docs and sharded docs
+# Priority: Whole document first, then sharded version
+# Strategy: Load project context for impact analysis
+input_file_patterns:
+  prd:
+    description: "Product requirements (optional)"
+    whole: "{output_folder}/*prd*.md"
+    sharded: "{output_folder}/*prd*/*.md"
+    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
+  epics:
+    description: "All epics with user stories"
+    whole: "{output_folder}/*epic*.md"
+    sharded: "{output_folder}/*epic*/*.md"
+    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
+  architecture:
+    description: "System architecture and decisions"
+    whole: "{output_folder}/*architecture*.md"
+    sharded: "{output_folder}/*architecture*/*.md"
+    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
+  ux_design:
+    description: "UX design specification (if UI)"
+    whole: "{output_folder}/*ux*.md"
+    sharded: "{output_folder}/*ux*/*.md"
+    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
+  tech_spec:
+    description: "Technical specification"
+    whole: "{output_folder}/tech-spec*.md"
+    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
+  document_project:
+    description: "Brownfield project documentation (optional)"
+    sharded: "{output_folder}/index.md"
+    load_strategy: "INDEX_GUIDED"
+
+installed_path: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course"
+template: false
+instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
+validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
+checklist: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
+default_output_file: "{output_folder}/sprint-change-proposal-{date}.md"
+
+standalone: true
+
+web_bundle: false